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muskyslayer96

Posted 2/23/2012 6:14 PM (#540997)
Subject: Where in WI to test prototype baits?

Posts: 615

Location: Madison, WI

I apologize if this seems like a weird question, but does anyone here in WI (especially Madison area) know of a place that will let you test baits? I'm thinking a hotel with a pool that will let you go in after hours?
I only have time to test new prototypes in the off season as I'm fishing in the spring. Even if there is open water, there is the closed season and I doubt the DNR would be lenient "i was only testing a new lure I made"

Thanks in advance for any suggestions

MS

ShaneW

Posted 2/23/2012 6:43 PM (#541013 - in reply to #540997)
Subject: RE: Where in WI to test prototype baits?

Posts: 619

Location: Verona, WI

Surface baits? There's a pond with a natural spring here in Verona that is open year round. It's about 2/3 of a cast length wide and about 3' deep. Pm me if you want directions.

Shane

CheapTrix

Posted 2/23/2012 9:48 PM (#541075 - in reply to #541013)
Subject: RE: Where in WI to test prototype baits?

Posts: 71

Location: Loves Park, IL

It's a short haul, but you could cross the Illinois border and test on the Rock River in South Beloit. The season is open year round.

wiswimbait

Posted 2/23/2012 11:56 PM (#541109 - in reply to #540997)
Subject: Re: Where in WI to test prototype baits?

Posts: 60

Location: Janesville wi

I would just throw them on the rock river in Wi. Pike and bass are open all year. I throw decent sized baits for spring pike and get checked by wardens all the time never had a problem. Unless your going to be testing really big baits or you are catching muskies and don't stop or trying to catch one you see you'll be fine.

knooter

Posted 2/24/2012 7:30 AM (#541142 - in reply to #540997)
Subject: Re: Where in WI to test prototype baits?

Posts: 531

Location: Hugo, MN

Most hotel pools close at 10 pm or so. Some smooth talking or a small bribe should get you access to the pool once the guests are gone. Also, check some of the local schools. If they have a pool, you may be able to sweet talk a custodian.

h2os2t

Posted 2/24/2012 9:25 AM (#541172 - in reply to #541142)
Subject: Re: Where in WI to test prototype baits?

Posts: 941

Location: Freedom, WI

It is legal if you have bent over hooks. Can't take them off for the balance but if bent down to the point that they can't catch a fish you are just throwing for practice. Talked to a few wardens about it but if you wanted to be safer call or email your local DNR contacts yourself.

jdsplasher

Posted 2/24/2012 9:25 PM (#541415 - in reply to #541172)
Subject: Re: Where in WI to test prototype baits?

Posts: 2323

Location: SE, WI.

Lake Michigan is open year round. Why not test baits there???

Edited by jdsplasher 2/24/2012 9:33 PM

box

Posted 2/25/2012 10:24 PM (#541630 - in reply to #541415)
Subject: Re: Where in WI to test prototype baits?

Posts: 34

I made friends with the night manager of a local fitness center and he let me toss some baits in the pool. He was so interested I actually took him out an he's turning into a Muskie nut.

Muskiemetal

Posted 2/27/2012 10:55 AM (#541845 - in reply to #540997)
Subject: Re: Where in WI to test prototype baits?

Posts: 676

Location: Wisconsin

I used to go down to the Kenosha harbor and cast, open year round. Or Milwaukee harbor. Inland I wouldn't do anything until season open, even if you claim to be fishing for pike, the wardens are smarter than that. Get to an indoor pool.

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